Altoona Central Catholic School provides Catholic education to residents of the Altoona area at an elementary school site and a middle school.
The school builds on the exceptional traditions of nine elementary schools that were an integral part of Altoona's early Roman Catholic history.
The railroad town of great ethnic diversity gave rise to many ethnic churches, each with their own schools.
For decades, these schools were staffed primarily by several religious orders of sisters.
But as demographics changed and the number of religious diminished, the nature of the these parish schools had to change.
Altoona Central Catholic was a response to those changing circumstances.
This new model for Catholic Schools in the Altoona area has met with great success, among other things, establishing the first middle school in the diocese.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Altoona Central Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
269 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Altoona Central Catholic School provides Catholic education to residents of the Altoona area at an elementary school site and a middle school. The school builds on the exceptional traditions of nine elementary schools that were an integral part of Altoona's early Roman Catholic history. The railroad town of great ethnic diversity gave rise to many ethnic churches, each with their own schools. For decades, these schools were staffed primarily by several religious orders of sisters. But as demographics changed and the number of religious diminished, the nature of the these parish schools had to change. Altoona Central Catholic was a response to those changing circumstances. This new model for Catholic Schools in the Altoona area has met with great success, among other things, establishing the first middle school in the diocese.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altoona Central Catholic School's ranking?
Altoona Central Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Altoona Central Catholic School?
The application deadline for Altoona Central Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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